Ruhenstroth, NV Demographics

A map of Ruhenstroth's Population by Race

Ruhenstroth, Nevada has an estimated population of 1,682, a dramatic increase from the 1,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 13.4% Hispanic, 9.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ruhenstroth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ruhenstroth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ruhenstroth, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ruhenstroth is ranked the 49th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ruhenstroth was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ruhenstroth's White Population

1,267 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ruhenstroth is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Ruhenstroth ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has decreased from 84.7% to 75.3%.

Ruhenstroth is more White than neighboring Carter Springs (64.6% White), Gardnerville Ranchos (75.1% White), and Gardnerville (73.2% White). Ruhenstroth is less White than neighboring East Valley (78.7% White), and Fish Springs (87.3% White).

Ruhenstroth's Black Population

0 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ruhenstroth is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Ruhenstroth ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ruhenstroth is less Black than neighboring Carter Springs (2.1% Black).

Ruhenstroth's Asian Population

16 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ruhenstroth is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Ruhenstroth ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Ruhenstroth is more Asian than neighboring Gardnerville Ranchos (0.9% Asian), and Fish Springs (0% Asian). Ruhenstroth is less Asian than neighboring Carter Springs (2.7% Asian), East Valley (9.5% Asian), and Gardnerville (4.6% Asian).

Ruhenstroth's Hispanic Population

226 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ruhenstroth is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ruhenstroth ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has increased from 7.8% to 13.4%.

Ruhenstroth is more Hispanic than neighboring East Valley (9.7% Hispanic), and Fish Springs (8% Hispanic). Ruhenstroth is less Hispanic than neighboring Carter Springs (24.1% Hispanic), Gardnerville Ranchos (16.1% Hispanic), and Gardnerville (14% Hispanic).

Ruhenstroth's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ruhenstroth is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ruhenstroth ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Ruhenstroth is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Valley (0% Native American/Other). Ruhenstroth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carter Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), Gardnerville Ranchos (3.5% Native American/Other), Fish Springs (0.9% Native American/Other), and Gardnerville (4.5% Native American/Other).

Ruhenstroth's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Ruhenstroth, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ruhenstroth is slightly higher than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Ruhenstroth ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruhenstroth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 217.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ruhenstroth's population has increased from 4.2% to 9.8%.

Ruhenstroth is more Multiracial than neighboring Carter Springs (5.7% Multiracial), East Valley (2% Multiracial), Gardnerville Ranchos (4.4% Multiracial), Fish Springs (3.8% Multiracial), and Gardnerville (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.